George Robert Smith 1940 - 2005

SMITH, HERMANN, WARREN

Posted By: Deb (email)
Date: 12/14/2014 at 19:40:05

George Robert "Bob" Smith, 65, of Ft. Madison Health Center formerly of Burlington, died at 12:40 PM, Saturday, November 19, 2005 at the Health Center.

Born April 28, 1940, in Burlington, he was the son of Albert Carl and Margaret Jane "Peg" Hermann Smith. On October 16, 1965, he married Connie Warren in Burlington. They later divorced.

Mr. Smith was a firefighter and paramedic for the city of Burlington. He retired in 1975. He had owned and operated Triangle Fire Equipment.

He was a 1958 graduate of Notre Dame High School and attended Burlington Junior College.

He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany.

He was a member of SS. John and Paul Catholic Church, Local #301 Firefighters, and Knights of Columbus # 568. He was an avid photographer, enjoyed reading, history, and he always enjoyed visiting with family, friends, and his caregivers.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Beth (Michael) Delaney of Ottumwa, and Ann Marie (Stann) Smith-Tate of Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren, Alexander and Elizabeth Delaney, and Kanon Tate; one sister, Nancy (Jim) Fleming of La Conner, WA; several nieces and nephews; and several cousins, including Jeff (Shelley) Hermann of Springfield, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew.

Visitation will begin after noon, Tuesday, November 22, at the Hass-Thielen Funeral Home where the family will receive friends following a 6:30 PM Christian Wake Service until 8:00 PM. The Mass of the Resurrection for Mr. Smith will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 23, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Rev. Father Patrick J. Hilgendorf as the Celebrant. Music will be provided by the Des Moines County Resurrection Choir. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for Ft Madison Health Center in appreciation of the years of care to Bob.